Nourishing Body, Mind, & Spirit

Naturally Pickled Relish

Servings: Makes 8 Cups

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Total Time: 45 Minutes

Equipment Needed:

Measuring Utensils, Knife, Blender, Airtight Container, Pot

Ingredients:

· 3 medium Cucumbers

· 3 medium Onions

· 1 small Red Bell Pepper

· 1 small Green Bell Pepper

· 1/8 cup Pickling Salt

· 1½ cup Cane Sugar

· 1 cup Lemon Juice

· 1¼ teaspoon Celery Seed

· ¼ teaspoon Turmeric

· 1/8 teaspoon Cloves (opt)

Directions:

1. Cut all vegetables up and place in blender add water and pulse or grind 5-6 times, then places veggies into pot.

2. Boil for 10 minutes in 1-1½ quart of water, then drain well.

3. In large pot, add sugar, juice and seasonings. Heat to boiling, add veggies and return to boiling. Turn heat down to medium and cook uncovered for 10 minutes or until most of the excess liquid is gone. Remember to stir occasionally.

4. Ladle relish into hot, clean half pint canning jars, leaving ½ inch headspace. Wipe jar rims and adjust lids.

5. Process filled jars in a boiling water bath for 10-15 minutes.

6. Remove jars from boiling water bath and cool on racks.